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U.S. Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Oceanside, CA
1 month ago
$49,739 - $96,116

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Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as an Agent, where you will play a vital role in safeguarding America's borders and deterring illegal activity. This full-time, entry-level position offers competitive pay, generous benefits, and the chance to work with an elite team dedicated to national security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Responding to electronic sensor alarms and interpreting physical evidence
  • Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways
  • Conducting farm and ranch checks, traffic checks, and city patrols
  • Utilizing various government assets for border security

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Ability to speak and read Spanish and English
  • Education or experience as specified for GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, or GS-11 grade levels

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Military law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leave programParticipation in the Thrift Savings Plan (401k equivalent)Recruitment incentives of up to $30,000